May IARCC

I can't believe it's already May!  That means it's time for another I Am Roses Color Challenge. It’s happening right now. Here’s your chance to win some amazing flowers. Head on over to the I Am Roses Challenge Blog for more details and challenge rules.

Before you leave I want to share with you the project I created for this month's challenge.  Mother's Day is right around the corner, so I have quite a few cards that I need to make.  I ♥ how retro this card turned out, not what I originally had planned...but sometimes that's how it works out! :)

This month's color challenge was to use purple and teal/turquoise.  In my stash I found the "Flea Market" 8x8 Specialty Paper Pack by Making Memories that had both colors in it, so I knew it would be perfect for this card.  I layered the DP onto some Kraft Cardstock by PaperTrey Ink.  I stamped the sentiment using the "Happy Mother's Day" stamp by Verve Stamps onto some Cream Cardstock by PaperTrey Ink that I had sparyed with "Royal Amethyst Fire" Glitz Sprtiz by LSG.

Since the card was looking a bit 70's-ish, I thought this white fringe lace would be perfect!  I added a row of iridescent flat-back pearls on top of the lace. 

Here's a peek inside... 

Turquoise 2" Rose

Purple 2-Tone Rose

White Curly Rose

Small Green Rose Leaves

Other Products used:

Teal Cardstock

"Delightful Things" stamp set by CTMH

Flat-back Pearl Trim from Karlas001

White Fringe Lace from CreatedbyMartha

Leaf Trinket Pin by Maya Road

I hope you will join us for this month's I Am Roses Color Challenge.  You can get all of the details over at the I Am Roses Challenge Blog.  You can also check out a quick video of my card HERE.  Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I can't wait to see what you will create! HUGS :)

IARCC Handmade Flower Layout

Hi everyone!  It's time for another I Am Roses Color Challenge and you are in for a treat with this one.  You can get all of the details HERE.  

Part of the Challenge was to create handmade flowers using at least 2 IAR products.  I chose to create one of my all-time favorite spring flowers, the cherry blossom.

I sprayed the Hydrangea Petals from IAR with "Salt Water Taffy" by LSG.  I used a fine-tip paintbrush to add a dot of "Ramblin' Rose Pink" by LSG to the center of each flower.  I also used some of the White Foam Stamen from IAR.  I sprayed the stamen with "Wake Me Up Before You Go Gold" by LSG.  I also added some Small Green Rose Leaves to accent my flowers.

Here's how my flowers turned out...

It's super fun to create flowers to perfectly match your project!  I incorporated my handmade flowers into a dimensional layout.  This layout features one of my favorite pictures of my Great-Grandmother.

Other products used not listed above:

Amy Butler Lotus 12x12 Tea Box Paper Collection by K&Company

Manila Shipping Tag

Pink & White Baker's Twine

Pearl Rhinestones

Lace & Trim

Pearl Spray from Karlas001

LSG "Cosmopolitan Pink" Starburst Spray

Karlee Chipboard Alphabet by The Girls' Paperie

"Vertical Greetings" stamp set by MFT

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

TH Vintage Photo Distress Ink

You can check out a detailed video of my handmade flowers and layout HERE.  So, head on over to the IARCC Blog for all of the details on this awesome challenge.  I hope everyone has a wonderful rest of the weekend!  HUGS :)

March 2012 IARCC

Happy March!  To kick off the month, the I Am Roses DT ladies and myself are hosting a contest over on the I Am Roses Challenge Blog. Here are all the details...

Title: March 2012 IARCC

Theme: Green, Gold, & Glitter - St. Patrick's Day or Spring Theme

Contest Date: March 1st - March 23rd (11:59pm PST) 

Rules: 

Minimum (2) I Am Roses Products 

Any project: Card/Layout/Tag/Altered Item 

One project submission per participant 

One winner picked by Design Team 

Participants will upload their project to their blog or forum, Label it “March IARCC” 

Participants will leave a comment to the "March 2012 IARCC" blog post and leave a direct link to their project (located here - IAR Challenge Blog) 

Must Subscribe/or be a Follower of the IAR Challenge Blog

Now on to what I created...

I don't have any special traditions and don't really do anything other than wear green on St. Patty's Day, so I thought it would be fun to create a card and spice it up a bit this year!  Hehe :)  

I didn't use a sketch for this card.  I just created on the fly, but I ♥ the way it turned out.  The card measures 5.5" x 5.5".  I used some old DP that I had in my stash (Green - Check!).  I sprayed the paper doilie with LSG "Edelweiss Moss Green" (Gold - Check!).  I then cut out a circle of some plaid DP and layered the sentiment inside.  I put a layer of Glossy Accents on the outside of the circle and sprinkled it with green German Glitter Glass (Glitter - Check!).

 I used some of my all-time favorite IAR flowers and leaves on this card:

White 2" Rose

Soft Green 1" Rose

White Rose Leaves (sprayed with LSG Gator Gumbo Olive)

Here's a peek at the inside... 

Other products used not listed above:

Kraft cardstock by Paper Trey Ink

Shamrock sticker (sprayed with LSG Gator Gumbo Olive)

Jodi's Boosters

Holiday Sentiments by The Paper Studio

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

New England Ivy Ink by CTMH

Circle Nestabilities by Spellbinders

DP by The Paper Patch

Simply Scallops Die-Namic by MFT

Dainty Lace Border Die-Namic by MFT

What's up for grabs?  Take a look at the gorgeous flowers below, they could be yours!  

So, head on over to the IAR Challenge Blog for all the details.  May the "Luck o' the Irish" be with you!  Happy St. Patrick's Day.  HUGS. ♣

I Am Roses "Love is in the Air" YouTube Contest

TGIF!!  Weekend = Crafty time, and that's great because we are having a "Love is in the Air" contest over on the I Am Roses Challenge Blog.  Here are all the details...

Title: I Am Roses  "Love is in the Air" Contest 

Theme: Valentine's Treat Bags/Boxes/Goodies 

Challenge: Incorporate Lace 

Contest Date: Jan. 20th - Feb. 10th (11:59am PST) 

Winner Announcement: Feb. 14th (Valentine's Day)

Rules:

Minimum 2 I Am Roses products used

Incorporate Lace

Submit Project as a "Video Response" to the Official IAR Challenge Contest Video

1 Entry submission per contestant

1 Winner will be selected
Subscribe to IAR YouTube Channel

The IAR Design Team is playing along as well, here's the treat bag I created.  It started out as a glassine bag that I sprayed with LSG Cotton Candy Pink and then heat set.

Isn't she the cutest?  I colored her up with my Copics and paper-pieced her dress.

Here are the Copic colors I used:

Skin: E000, E00, E11, E21, R20

Hair: E25, E74

Heart: R83, R85

I added a touch of lace and some hand-crinckled seam binding at the bottom of the bag.

And of course, some beautiful I Am Roses flowers.

Here are the links to the I Am Roses flowers I used:

Tiny Pale Green Leaves

Crochet Flower

White Small Rose

Small White Pink 2-Tone Flowers

Solid Pale Pink Rose

Creamy Pink Mini Roses

Check out my video HERE for a closer look at my Valentine treat bag....and don't forget to head on over to the I Am Roses Challenge Blog so you can join in on the fun!  I can't wait to see what everyone creates.  I hope everyone has a weekend that is filled with Love and Whimsy.  HUGS! ♥

I Am Roses "Haunted Halloween" Creative Contest

Double, Double Toil and Trouble....it's time for an IAR "Haunted Halloween" Creative Contest.

 Please make sure to incorporate I Am Roses products in your contest entry (for example: altered project/tags/layouts/cards). Be Creative!

Contest Details:

Domestic and International Contestants welcome! 1 entry per contestant only please.

The contest submissions are open Oct. 1st through Oct. 14th, 11:59pm PST. Entries must be submitted via video response to this video. Slide show video responses are welcome. 

**Note**ALL video responses must have the RATINGS ENABLED.

Now it's up to you, the viewer, to vote for your favorite submission. Please cast your vote by clicking on the "LIKE" button on your favorite video project. Voting ends Oct. 16th 11:59pm PST. No exceptions. The winner will be announced here on the I Am Roses Channel the following day Oct. 17th 2011. Thank you! :-)

Please see video for additional details.

If you have any questions, please send us a private message here on the I Am Roses YouTube channel. (Please DO NOT message the designers on their private channels.)

GOOD LUCK to all the participants. We can't wait to see your submissions. HAPPY CREATING!!

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